Required skills

Required skills include

collect organise and understand information related to media team and promotional partner publicity requirements

communicate ideas and information to enable effective team appearances and information dissemination

plan and organise activities including team member media appearances

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to setup scheduling and operate budget

use knowledge of scenario planning logistics and differing requirements to meet team promotional partner and media outlet needs

use workplace technology including facsimiles telephones and computer software related to planning and information presentation

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

controlling body rules category rules and supplementary regulations

occupational health and safety OHS requirements including stateterritory and federal legislation

ethical advertising legislation and code of practice

communication principles and techniques

presentation techniques

media content requirements

interview techniques

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently

interpret and apply controlling body and category rules and supplementary regulations

apply safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment

follow task instructions operating procedures and inspection processes to

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

achieve required outcomes within team time and quality standards

develop media releases for a minimum of three types of media

arrange a minimum of two media appearances for team persons Appearances must be for two types of media which may include

radio

television

live appearance at an event

guest speaker

conduct work to quality and timeliness standards

work effectively with others

modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment material work instructions and deadlines

Assessment of this competence may include project related tasks and require portfolios or other forms of indirect evidence of process

Access to controlling body rules category rules and supplementary regulations and legislation as identified in the Range Statement

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace contexts

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge

Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role

Guidance information for assessment

Research team media needs

Media

Media releases

Media interviews

Promotional partners

Promotional activities and follow-up

OHS requirements

Legislative requirements

Resources

Information/documents